God and the child have a remarkable relationship with one another even when the child is very young. Children need the assistance of the adults in their lives to foster growth in this relationship with our Lord, but it is directed by the Holy Spirit Who already dwells within the child through their baptism. The Good Shepherd Center here at the cathedral has been formed to present the deepest Truths of our faith and foster an environment of prayer to help the youngest members of our community grow in their relationship with God. Enrollment is now open for children ages 3 - 5 years old. 

If you wish to learn more, this article is a great article: The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

To make this opportunity available to as many children as possible in our region, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is being offered on:
 

Registration is currently open! 

Please click here to register online with online payment

If you are interested in enrolling your child, but need financial assistance, please reach out to Rebecca Kanclerz for more information at (517) 258-0023

If you wish to support Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, but you do not have a child enrolled in the program please go to this link: 

https://giving.parishsoft.com/App/Form/3b7a9648-247c-4fed-9733-14783521a75f

Thank you! Because of your donation, you are helping cover the cost of creating the hands-on materials, paying for catechists’ formation courses, covering utility costs, purchasing consumable materials, and more. You are also helping children who's families cannot afford the $150 tuition. Thank you for giving generously to support our community's children’s religious formation.